Last Glance

I'm happy this has a new home. Here's a last look at the entire work. I must say that I wanted a bit more time to spend with it. I don't often raw edge machine applique anything, but this yearly series has been a good way to experiment and change. I'll start earlier next year to spend more time with it.

 

Details, Details

The annual portrait show will get these two gals in dialogue. I wanted to show you the quilting stitch as well as the absolute raw edge layering of the piece. I always have fun stepping to one side of my usual techniques, and you should try it for a change. Doing something different, that is.
 

Portrait Step 2

The first Friday in January opens the annual self portrait show in Studio 402. I'm trying my hand at raw edge applique in a small work destined for that show. I've a lot to do -- there is a dog/pig to fix, heads to elaborate, and of course, finishing. But, hey, there's time.
 

Stitching Toes

With the background quilted down, I've added my hand cut shapes on top and stitched raw edged style. Then I can go back and add more quilting or expressive drawn lines. The fun part of the work.

Real Transparent

To separate the background from the figures, I used a plexiglass sheet (about 1/8" thick) to assemble the bits, then after quilting some of the background, slid the bits on. Much easier to transfer. The bits were raw edged sewn to the quilted back. Then I continued quilting.

Change Again

I've changed the background and added another figure. Still not there, but better. I do like the dialog between the two figures, even though this is supposed to be a self-portrait.